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Magnesiovesuvianite
Name
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Ca₁₉Mg(Al₁₁Mg)Si₁₈O₆₉(OH)₉
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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6
Mohs hardness
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3.3
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Silky
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P4/n
Space group
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Vesuvianite
Structural group
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Mves · Approved
IMA
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2015
Named in
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Light pink
Typical colors
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Ca · Mg · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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